The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-22

companions, and it appeared from their con-
versation that in an evil moment they had
sold out their interest in the alleged silver
mine to wiles and Pedro for a few hundred
dollars-succumbing To what they were as
sured would be an active opposition on the
part of the Americanos. The astute reader
will easily understand that the accomplished
Mr.. Wiles did not inform them of its value
as a quicksilver mine, although he was OBJ
liged to impart his secret 20 Pedro as a
necessary accomplish and reckless coadjutor
That Pedro felt no qualms of conscience in
thus bctrayins his two comrades may be in
ferrei from his recent direct and sincere
treatment OF Concho, and that he would il
occasion offered or policy made it expedient,
calmly obliterate Mr.. Wiles-that gentle
man himself never for a moment doubted
If we had waited but little he would
have given more-this cock-eyel" regretted
Manuel ENORMOUSLY.
Not a peso" said Miguel, firmly.
"And why, my Miguel! Thou knowest we
could have worked the mine ourselves"
@Good, and lost even that labor Look
you, little brother. Show to me now the
Mexican that has ever made a real of a mine
in California How many, Ell! None. Not
a one. Who owns the Mexcan's mine. eh'
Americanos. Who takes money from the
Mexican's minei Americanosl Thou re-
memberest Briones, who spent a gold mine
10 make silver onef Who has the lands and
house of Brionesl Americanos! Who has
he cattle of Brionesf Americanos! Who
the mine of Brioncss Americanosl Who
Is the silver Briones never found! Ameri-
canos! Always tho samel Forcverl Ali
carrambam
Then the Evil One evidently took it into
his head and horns to worry and toss these
men-comparatively innocent as they were
still further, for a purpose For presently to
them appeared one Victor Garcia, whiIom
a clerk Of the Ayuntemicnto who rallied them
over aSuardientc, and told them the story of
the quicksilver discovery, and the two mining
claims taken out that night by Concho and
Wiles. Whereat Manuel exploded with pro-
family and burned blue with sulphurous male
diction; but Miguel, the recent ecclesiastic,
at livid and thoughtful Finally came n
pause i'm Manuels bombardment and some
thing like this conversation took place be-
tween the cooler actors:
Miguel thoughtfully)-When was it thou
didst petition for lands in the valley, friend
Victori
Victor (amazedly)-Neveri 1t is a sterile
waste. Am a fooll
Miguel (softlyl-Thou didst. OF thy gov
ernor, Micheltorcna. l have seen the appli-
cation.
Victor beginning to appreciate a rodential
odor)-Si, had forgotten. Art thou sure it
was in the valleyi
Miguel qersuasively)-In the valley and up
the falda.*
Victor with decision)-Certainly. or a
verity-the falda likewise.
Miguel teycins Victor)-And yet thou hadst
not the grant. Painful is it that It should
have been burned with tho destruction of the
other archives by the Americanos at Mon
terey.
Victor cautiously feeling his way)-Pos-
siblemente.
Miguel-It might be wise to look into it.
Victor CbluntiyD-As whyl
Miguel-For our good and thine. friend
Victor. We bring thee a discovery; thou
bringest us thy skill, thy experience, thy gov
ernment knowlelge-thy custom house pa
pert
Manuel breaking IN drunkenly)-But for
WHAT We are Mexicans. Are we not fntedi
We shall lose. Who shall keep the Amcri-
canos offs
Miguel-We shall take one American int
Hal seest thoug This American comrade
shall bride his court, his corregidorcs. After
little he shall supply the men who invent
Ine machine or steam, the mill, the furnace,
chi
Victor-But who is he-not TO steali
Miguel-He is that man of ireland, a good
Catholic, at Tres Pinos
Victor and Manuel Comnes)-Roscorlmon
Miguel-Of the same. We shall give him
a share for the provisions, for the tools, for
the aguardiente. 1t il Of the Irish that tho
Americanos have great fear. II is of them
that the votes made-that the president
Is chosen 1t is Of him that they make tho
alcalde i'm San Francisco And we are of the
church, like him.
They said "Bueno" all together, and for the
moment appeared to be upheld by a religious
enthusiasm-a joint confession of faith that
meant death, destruction and possibly for
gerry, IN against the men who thought other
wise.
This spiritual harmony did away with all
practical consideration and doubt. Il have
little niece, said Victor, Whose work with tho
pen Is marvellous. II one says 10 her, Car
men, copy me this or the other one'-even II
II be copper plate-look you il is DONE and
you cannot know Of which Is the original
Madre de Diosl the other day she makes me .
rubric$ Of the governor, Pho Pico, the same.
identical. Thou knowest her Miguel She
asked concerning thee yesterday"
With tho embarrassment Of an underlined
man, Miguel tried to appear unconccrned,
but failed dismally. Indeed, fear that the
black eyes Of Carmen had already done their
perfect and accepted work, and had partly
induced the application for victor's aid He,
however, dissembled 50 far as to ask;
But viii she not know"
-She Is a child
But will she not talks"
sNot il say nay, and il thou-eh, Miguelr'
This bit Of flattcry (which, by the way, was
q lie, for Victors niece did no. incline favor
ably TO Miguel had its effect They shook
hands over the table. sBut," said Miguel.
~wbat Is to be done must lie done now AT
the moment" said Victor, @and thou shall see
ii done. Ehs Docs it content thees Then
GOMEZ
Miguel nodded to Manuel "wc win TO
turn in an hour; wait thou here"
They iiled out into the dark, irregular street.
Fate led them 70 pass the Office Of DR. Culld
at the moment that Concho mounted his
horse. The shadows concealed them from
their rival. but they overheard the last in
functions Of tho president to the unIucky Con
cho.
Thou hearestr sail Miguel, clutching HIS
COMPANIONS arm
"Yes," said Victor 'Dut let him ride, my
friend: In one hour we shall have that that
shall arrive years before him." and with
complacent chuckie they passed unseen and
sFaida. or yaida. e., that part Of the skirt Of
swomans rofe that breaks upon the ground, and
also applied 20 the Gnal slope 81 hall, from tbs
angie that Il makes upon the level plain